Memorial Day Parade – Monday, May 26 – 11 a.m. *NEW ROUTE*  

The Memorial Ceremonies at Dean College, Union St. and St. Mary’s Cemeteries will be held prior to the parade.

Memorial Day Ceremony – Monday, May 26 - Noon @ Town Common

Please note: If it rains on May 26, please check the Veterans’ Services web page: www.franklinma.gov/335/Veterans-Services for cancellation notice.

Memorial Day Breakfast – Friday, May 23, 2025

Franklin Senior Center, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Featuring guest speaker James Gurganus, Chief Master Sergeant, USAF (RET) 

Reservations by May 9th to (508) 613-1315

Veterans Coffee Social

This month’s Veterans Coffee Social will take place at Franklin Senior Center at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

Franklin Fallen Heroes’ Remembrance Ceremonies

In honor of the 45 Franklin Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, remembrance ceremonies are held on the anniversary of their KIA date. The ceremonies are led by members of the American Legion Post 75 and VFW Post 3402 and are held at 9 a.m. on the Veterans Memorial Walkway on the Franklin Town Common. This month, Charles Christakes, WWII veteran, will be honored on May 11th. Family members, friends and members of the community are all welcome to attend. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be postponed to the following day.